Swarm Recruitment
Bridging and Development Case Manager
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Bridging and Development Case Manager
Location: Livingston
Salary: £30,000, plus performance bonus (OTE £35,000)
Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then hybrid working with up to 2 days from home per week
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UK's leading specialists in homebuilding finance, with over 25 years of experience providing tailored funding solutions for a wide range of specialist property projects. Their expertise covers self-build, custom build, renovation, conversion, development finance, and bridging loans.
Working with a wide range of specialist lenders, the business helps brokers and their clients source and secure the most appropriate funding solution for each individual project. Their reputation has been built on specialist knowledge, innovative finance solutions, strong lender relationships, and exceptional service throughout the funding journey.
As part of an established and highly experienced business, you'll be joining a collaborative team that combines technical expertise with a customer-focused approach. The business is committed to providing expert guidance and robust case management, helping brokers and clients navigate often complex funding requirements with confidence.
If you're looking to join a respected specialist finance business with a strong reputation in the homebuilding sector, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a knowledgeable, supportive, and established team.
About the Role
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit a Case Manager to join their specialist lending team. You will play a key role in managing bridging and development finance applications from enquiry through to completion of the loan. The role involves working closely with the Sales team, clients, brokers, lenders, and solicitors to ensure applications progress smoothly and efficiently. You will act as a primary point of contact throughout the application journey, helping to resolve queries, obtain outstanding information, and provide proactive updates to all parties involved. Joining a collaborative and supportive team, you'll help deliver an exceptional customer experience while contributing to the continued success and growth of the business.
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Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Salary: £30,000
- Bonus Scheme: Performance-related bonus available following successful completion of probation, with the potential to earn an additional £5,000 per annum
- Comprehensive Support: Access to in-house CRM
- Support available towards completion of CeMAP and CPSP
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Death-in-service benefits
- Long-term progression within an established and growing business
- Hybrid working arrangements: Office-based during probation, Hybrid up to 2 days home working per week thereafter
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Training, Development & Career Progression: Structured onboarding and specialist lending training provided
- Support available towards completion of qualifications
- Clear opportunities for career progression for high-performing individuals
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Working Week
Core working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, 8:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Mortgage Case Manager/Mortgage Administrator within a mortgage brokerage, lender, or packaging environment
- Case Management or Underwriting experience within specialist property finance, mortgages, or secured lending
- Strong understanding of lender requirements and loan documentation
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage own workload, priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Duties
- Manage Bridging and Development cases from application through to completion
- Review lender underwriting queries and challenge unnecessary requirements where appropriate
- Identify and escalate issues that may impact case progression
- Review financial, application, and project documentation, including planning and build cost schedules
- Instruct valuations where required
- Proactively chase outstanding information to keep applications progressing
- Provide updates and forecasts on expected offers and completions
- Ensure client arrangement fees are paid on time
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